> Right now there is a growing consensus to force GOP Senators> to actually stand in the well of the Senate and give speeches> for twenty-four hours a day in actual filibuster, rather> the current way of doing things.

Are the Senators discussing this or is it just us?

I've certainly been in favor for quite a while ofrequiring *REAL* filibustering rather than thiscandy-assed "I *WOULD* filibuster you, so backdown!" shit that's allowed to stop bills nowadays.

I strongly agree that the Senate should actually force the people who threaten a filibuster to actually do it. No more backing down from a simple threat of taking their ball and going home. In that, I agree with Reid. If the Repubs want to block by filibuster, let them summon the 'nads to stand up and talk endlessly to stop debate. I think the American people are starting to wake up and realize what has really been happening.

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